Joel Parkinson Biography

Joel Parkinson was born and raised on the waves of Nambour, Queensland and began competing on the junior surfing circuit as a youngster, eventually capturing the ASP World Junior Championship and becoming the youngest surfer to win a Billabong contest. Since turning pro he has been one of the top competitors on the Association of Surfing Professional (ASP) World Championship Tour (WCT). Over the course of his decorated career he has won eleven elite ASP tour contests including the Pipeline Masters in 2012. That same year he captured the ASP WCT World Tour title after finishing as the runner-up in 2002, 2004, 2009 and 2011. Currently Parkinson is sponsored by Billabong, JS Industries, Kustom, Sony and Von Zipper and has earned over $1.2 million on the ASP World Championship Tour. His other notable wins include victories at the 2008 Vans Hawaiian Triple Crown of Surfing and 2008 Billabong Pipeline Masters. 

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